Drill and Ceremonies (TC 3-21.5) Flashcards
What FM and or TC covers Drill and Ceremony?
TC 3-21.5
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
15in step, 30in step, and DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to honor or recognize unit or individual achievements.
What are the two prescribed formations for platoons?
line and column
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given?
Parade rest, Stand at ease, At ease, and Rest
What is a rank?
A-line, which is only one element in depth
What foot is your leading foot?
Your left foot
What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”?
“Ready, Port, Arms”
What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
How many steps per minute is quick time?
120 steps per minute
How many steps per minute is double time?
180 steps per minute
What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
Rear March
From what position are all stationary movements given?
Position of attention
On what foot would you give the command “Mark time march”?
On either foot
What is cover?
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance
How do you measure a “step”?
Heel to heel
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
1 step or 1 count
What are the two parts of most drill command?
Preparatory command and Command of execution
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
The raised vertical position
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
As You Were
Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
The CSM
What is a Guidon?
A guid on is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.
When executing a Rear March, on which foot do you pivot?
Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right
What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?
Half step, Left step, Right step, and Backward march
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
5 steps
What is the command for a Soldier to Salute at Sling Arms?
Present Arms
What is the command for a Soldier to terminate the Salute at Sling Arms?
Order Arms
What is the appropriate position assumed to carry the rifle while marching?
Sling Arms
What command must be given before the command for Double Time if carrying arms?
Port, Arms.
What is Route Step March?
Route step March, the Soldier may drink from his canteen and talk.
What is at ease March?
At ease march, the Soldier is no longer required to retain cadence; however, silence and the approximate interval and distance are maintained.
What the Rest positions at the halt?
Parade Rest, Stand At Ease, At Ease, Rest.
What are Supplementary Commands?
Supplementary commands are oral orders given by a subordinate leader that reinforce and complement a commander’s order.
What are some combined commands?
Fall in, At ease, and Rest
What is the command of execution?
It tells when the movement is to be carried out.
What does the preparatory command state?
The movement to be carried out and mentally prepares the Soldier for its execution.
What is and how long was the blue book in use?
A drill manual used by Friedrich Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army. It preceded the FM 3-21.5. It was known as “The regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States”. This book was the first Army Field Manual and was unchanged for 85 years
